RecruitMyMom

Senior Financial Accountant

RecruitMyMom  •  Johannesburg, ZA / Rosebank, ZA (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description


An established financial services company seeks a Senior
Financial Accountant

to take complete ownership of their financial operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves detail, from managing daily cashbooks to compiling IFRS-compliant Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx. You are an independent thinker who can "hit the ground running" and manage the audit process with ease. A proactive partner to manage the entire lifecycle of the finance department, from daily processing to high-level statutory compliance.


Core Responsibilities


  • Full Function Management:

    Oversee the complete cycle—capturing records, managing AP/AR, and resolving complex bank and balance sheet reconciliations.


  • Management Reporting:

    Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis that provides actual business insight.


  • Statutory & Compliance:

    Act as the internal expert for
    SARS

    matters (VAT, PAYE) and ensure all operations remain strictly compliant with
    IFRS

    .


  • Draftworx & AFS:

    Take full responsibility for compiling Annual Financial Statements using
    Draftworx

    , ensuring they are accurate and audit-ready.


  • Audit Lead:

    Manage the end-to-end annual audit process, acting as the primary liaison for external auditors.


Requirements


  • Experience:

    7+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least
    2 years

    in a similar full-function role.


  • Technical Expertise:

    Proven experience compiling AFS specifically using
    Draftworx

    .


  • Software:

    Proficiency in
    Sage Intacct

    (or similar cloud-based ERP) and
    Advanced Excel

    .


  • Knowledge:

    Deep understanding of South African financial laws, SARS regulations, and IFRS.


  • Qualification:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.


  • Takes high levels of accountability and "ownership" of your desk.


  • Has a solutions-oriented mindset—if there’s a bottleneck, you fix it.


  • Can communicate effectively with external stakeholders and auditors.


  • Maintains extreme attention to detail even when performing under tight deadlines.


  • Clear criminal and credit record required


  • Benefits


    • Medical aid

    • Retirement annuity

    • Performance bonus

    • Competitive salary and annual performance reviews

    • Exposure in an international group structures

    • Collaborative, innovative culture with a focus on professional development
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    About RecruitMyMom

    RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

    We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

    For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

    Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

    Industry
    HR & Recruiting
    Company Size
    11-50 employees
    Headquarters
    Cape Town, ZA
    Year Founded
    2012
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